Gadsden in Etowah County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
The North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church
Photographed By David Tibbs, March 27, 2008
1. The North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church Marker
The North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church was organized on this site in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South of Gadsden, Alabama
Bishop Robert Paine, presiding
The Centennial Convocation of the Conference was held here on November 16, 1970
Erected 1970 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 16, 1969.
Location. 34° 0.775′ N, 86° 0.322′ W. Marker is in Gadsden, Alabama, in Etowah County. Marker is on Chestnut Street when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 S 5th Street, Gadsden AL 35901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gadsden Times-News Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gadsden, Alabama (approx. 0.3 miles away); Emma Sansom Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lynching in America / The Lynching of Bunk Richardson (approx. 0.4 miles away); Paul Harvey Loyalty Day (approx.
this page online
Regarding The North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. The United Methodist Church has developed a system in which they officially number or designate Heritage Landmarks. The UMC General Commission on Archives and History has a website that lists these sites arranged by state and country. You can see the list by following the link provided.
Also see . . .
1. The North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. Organization website homepage (Submitted on November 13, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Gadsden's First United Methodist marks 175th anniversary. Th Gadsden Times website entry (2021) (Submitted on November 13, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, December 18, 2010
2. The North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church Marker
Photographed By David Tibbs, March 27, 2008
3. United Methodist Church
The marker is in the lower left side of the picture.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, December 18, 2010
4. First United Methodist Church of Gadsden, Alabama
Photographed By David Tibbs, March 27, 2008
5. United Methodist Church Entrance
Photographed By David Tibbs, March 27, 2008
6. United Methodist Church Stained Glass
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2009, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,736 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on May 26, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1. submitted on January 19, 2009, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. 2. submitted on December 21, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 3. submitted on January 19, 2009, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. 4. submitted on December 21, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 5, 6. submitted on January 19, 2009, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
